Publisher's Synopsis
Quaker Poems: A Collection Of Verse Relating To The Society Of Friends (1893) is a book compiled by Charles Francis Jenkins. As the title suggests, the book is a collection of poems that relate to the Quaker community. The Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends, are a religious group that originated in England in the 17th century. The poems in this book reflect the Quaker beliefs and values, such as simplicity, pacifism, and social justice. The collection includes works by both famous and lesser-known poets, such as John Greenleaf Whittier, Lydia Maria Child, and Susan Coolidge. The poems cover a range of themes, including spirituality, love, nature, and social reform. Overall, Quaker Poems is a fascinating insight into the Quaker community and their literary tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.